Elise Johnson’s Fall Recipes for Butternut Soup, Apple Cakes and More

Begin by making croutons:

Croutons

Ingredients:

• ½ loaf Ciabatta bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine olive oil, melted butter, thyme and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add bread cubes and toss.
3. Place cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until crispy on the outside but still a bit “chewy” on the inside.

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